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looking for assistive tech apps

My son, Jimmy, is almost 25 yrs old. He's non-verbal and requires high levels of care. I'm looking for apps he can use on his iPad to communicate and control his Apple TV (Apple TV remote app doesn't ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 14 Mar 2017

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Virtual Reality VR and pain diversion apps

A wee while back I read an article about how VR could help with chronic pain if nothing else just good diversionary. So recent birthday I asked for a VR headset, aye real techno me like. Now I have ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Chronic pain and pain management - 30 Jul 2018

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Does anyone know of any good apps for disabled kids?

Hello, I'm Graham and I work here at Scope. I'm doing a bit of digging to find out about some great apps that might suit and appeal to disabled children - either for use on a tablet or a smartphone. ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 21 Aug 2017

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Ipod Apps

Hi - can anyone recommend any good apps for the ipod for special needs users - games or communications aids ? Thanks for your help.

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 13 Jan 2011

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Apps for hearing

Hello everyone I hope you’re all doing well and keeping safe.. I am almost completely deaf and i wondered if anyone can recommend any apps that i could use alongside my hearing aid while talking on ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 16 Mar 2021

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Suggestions for Apps/tech for quadruple amputee.

Hi everyone. My cousin has sadly had his hands and feet amputated after a lung infection triggered sepsis and his body went into septic shock. He is still in hospital and has a long road ahead to ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 9 Dec 2020

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Learning disability apps

I work for NHS Choices and wondered if you might be able to help with a project we are starting around health apps. I’m looking for recommendations of apps that might be useful to people with ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 11 Oct 2016

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Disability apps?

Hey everyone, I hope your all well I was just wondering if anyone knew I’d any apps to meet friends or find a relationship I’ve tried the mainstream dating apps but had no luck thank you darcey

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Dating, sex, and relationships - 29 Aug 2023

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Assistive phone apps and the vital help they provide

As someone who is severely sight impaired, I often question my relationship with technology. Is it something I rely on? Or is it something I'm passionate about and would be regardless of my level ...

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Using apps to promote well being

I am not sure if this has been done already or where it goes. It’s making positive suggestions for things that help us to feel good about ourselves, help to allieviate some of the symptoms of illness ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Coffee lounge - 3 Apr 2018

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